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WASHINGTON — May 4, 2016 — BSA | The Software Alliance has joined more than a dozen technology trade associations in developing the first-ever Technology Sector Presidential Platform, designed to urge the 2016 presidential candidates to consider issues and implement policies that harness the power of technology, create jobs, grow the economy, foster innovation and continue to improve the lives of all Americans. The Technology Sector Presidential Platform includes recommendations on a broad swath of issues, including: investing in computer science education; removing barriers to digital trade; promoting effective intellectual property protections; improving trust and efficiency in networks; promoting innovation and free expression on the internet; improving innovation in government; and promoting the Internet of Things.

The letter was signed by the leaders of the following associations (listed in alphabetical order):

Allied For Startups

BSA | The Software Alliance

CompTIA

Computer & Communications Industry Association

Consumer Technology Association

ITI – The Information Technology Industry Council

Internet Association

Semiconductor Industry Association

Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Software & Information Industry Association

Telecommunications Industry Association

TechNet

Technology CEO Council

The open letter to the candidates, as well as the Technology Sector Presidential Platform, can be found here.

ABOUT BSA

BSA | The Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Its members are among the world’s most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life.

With headquarters in Washington, DC, and operations in more than 60 countries, BSA pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.